France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4281 A7 GPSide A
CBS 4281 B7Side B
Joe DassinLe Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées
Vinyl pressings
Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées
by Joe Dassin · 1969
27 pressings9 countriesChansonPop RockRockPop
Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées was first pressed on vinyl in 1969. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées
21 pressings came out in 1969, the album's first year, in 7 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4281 A1Stamped runout, side A
CBS 4281 B1Stamped runout, side B
4281 ALabel matrix, side A
4281 BLabel matrix, side B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4281 A7Runout A, variant 1
CBS 4281 B7Runout B, variant 1
B CBS 4281 A1 ∴Runout A, stamped, variant 2
CBS 4281 B1Runout B, stamped, variant 2
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4281 A2 GPSide A
CBS 4281 B2Side B
CBS 4281 A7 GPVariant Side A
CBS 4281 B7Variant Side B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4281 A1 GPRunout A, stamped
CBS 4281 B7Runout B, stamped
4281 ALabel A
4281 BLabel B
France
1969- Label and catalog number
- CBS 4281
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single
- Runout / matrix
CBS 4281 A1 DRunout side A
CBS 4281 B1Runout side B
4281 ALabel side A
4281 BLabel side B
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 27 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1960s21 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Europe | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1969 | France | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Germany | CBS 4281First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1969 | Greece | CBS BA 301261First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
1970s2 pressings
1980s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Germany | CBS SSP 7 980003 / CBS Special Products SSP 7 9800037", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Special Edition, Stereo |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Canada | Columbia C4-70857", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| ? | France | CBS 42817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
| ? | Germany | CBS CBS S 4281 / CBS 42817", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Reissue |
Tracklist
- ALe Chemin De Papa2:22
- BLes Champs-Élysées2:40
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées are there?
27 vinyl pressings of Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1969 and 1986.
When was Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1969, in France, Europe, Germany, Greece and more. One of them is CBS 4281.
How do I tell if my copy of Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use 4281, BA 301261, CBSA 82022) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, CBS 4281 A7 GP and CBS 4281 B7. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Le Chemin De Papa / Les Champs-Élysées on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
